56120 ZIP Code — Butterfield, MN

Watonwan County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56120 is located in Butterfield, Minnesota, within Watonwan County. It covers approximately 100.12 square miles and serves a population of 991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56120

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,809. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56120 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

991

population

100.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56120 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56120

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56120. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Butterfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56160 Odin (8 mi) 56159 Mountain Lake (8.3 mi) 56081 Saint James (9.3 mi) 56019 Comfrey (11.9 mi) 56162 Ormsby (12.1 mi) 56176 Trimont (15 mi) 56145 Jeffers (17.4 mi) 56041 Hanska (18.7 mi) 56060 Lewisville (19.1 mi) 56087 Springfield (19.2 mi) 56085 Sleepy Eye (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	991
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	100.12 sq mi
Water area	1.63 sq mi
Latitude	43.9925
Longitude	-94.7990
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	46.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	29.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	21.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

991

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$70,809

Median household income

$34,415

Per capita income

$92,000

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

395

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	203	20.5%
18 and over	788	79.5%
65 and over	275	27.7%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.7%

Asian 10.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 6.3%

Two or more races 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	754	70.7%
Asian	112	10.5%
Hispanic or Latino	75	7%
Other race	67	6.3%
Two or more races	58	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	46.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	29.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	21.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$70,809

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.2%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,000
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	27.2%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.8%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	36.9%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	6.6%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	242	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	19	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	55	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	61	16.2%
Households with children under 18	74	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	45.4%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	21.6%
Married	61.7%	63.3%
Separated	4.8%	1.7%
Widowed	3.6%	10.9%
Divorced	8.1%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	8.5%
Kindergarten	20	10.0%
Elementary school	73	36.5%
High school	41	20.5%
College / grad school	49	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.4%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.2%

Construction 11.6%

Retail trade 5.4%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	3.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	22.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	925	93.3%
Spanish	134	14.5%
Other Indo-European	65	7.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	66	7.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	810	81.7%
Born in same state	809	81.6%
Born in different state	706	71.2%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	181	18.3%
Not a US citizen	104	57.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	135	13.6%
Italian	33	3.3%
French	12	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	1.2%
Arab	10	1%
English	9	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	89.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56120

What city is ZIP code 56120 in?

ZIP code 56120 is primarily assigned to Butterfield, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56120 in?

ZIP code 56120 falls within Cottonwood County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56120 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 56120 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56120 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 56120 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56120 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 56120 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56120 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56120 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56120 in?

ZIP code 56120 observes the CST timezone.